The story
BangBang in Paris channels Danish and Colombian culinary traditions into a lively Asian kitchen. Mads Christensen and Carlos Peñarredonda lead the brigade after stints at Chardon and Candelaria, directing the hearth toward smoky heat and complex Asian cooking. Chipotles and jalapeños move straight onto the barbecue, where high temperatures coax out deep flavors without masking the fresh ingredients underneath.
The menu reads like a series of controlled explosions across the palate. Julienned green papaya salad arrives bright with crisp herbs, crushed peanuts, and cubes of fried tofu. A spiced steak tartare gets its kick from shiso leaves, mustard seeds, and toasted rice powder. Smaller bites like cheddar and pimiento verde croquetas find balance through ginger mango chutney, while BBQ chicken rests beside rice dusted with schichimi.
Orange neon signs bounce off azure blue tiles near a lime green service counter. The space sits comfortably within the Belleville neighborhood, offering both indoor energy and outdoor seating for warmer evenings. Desserts close out the meal with equal intensity, featuring a banana split built around ripe plantains, coconut crumble, and buttermilk ice cream. Every corner reflects the same fearless mix of Nordic precision and tropical warmth.
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